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Going Beyond What Is Expected?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2016

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This is a two part lesson as we consider are we going along que sera, sera? Or will we apply extra effort and go beyond our duty?

THE CALL? GOING BEYOND THE DUTY CALL AND WHAT IS EXPECTED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) I. INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grape Expectations Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

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The Holy Spirit is not interested in producing a bunch of grapes with one big, fat grape and eight little, tiny grapes; but He wants us to grow in all nine characteristics simultaneously.

We noticed when we first started this study that these qualities are called the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FRUITS of the Spirit. So, "Conformity to Christ" is not symbolized by a "fruit salad," but by one multifaceted fruit. What do you think that fruit would be? A Bunch of GRAPES. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Less Than Great Expectations

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 8, 2003

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We serve a God who is able to do more than we could even imagine so why don’t we ask in a big way?

February 9, 2003 Evening Service Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Subject: Hearing the Word of God Title: Less Than Great Expectations. Child psychologists in the recent past have shown us some remarkable things about child behavior. One thing that I have found very interesting is that children always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King Is Returning Home With Expectations

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2004

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Jesus focuses on our expectations prior to His coming and at His coming

November 7, 2004 Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

We Must Come With Expectations

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 29, 2008

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If we are going to the Temple Gate it is important that we come with expectations.

We Must Come With Expectations Acts 3:1-8 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001

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Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Journey: Expectation, Potential, The Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2019

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Life is more than a destination, life is about the journey. Let us follow Elijah to see the journey to receiving the Mantle of God. Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, Jordan.

THE JOURNEY EXPECTATION, POTENTIAL TO THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) We are all on a journey! We walk on a spiritual PILGRIMAGE… We search for more. We desire to find God’s holy place of sacred growth. God has a course of action (COA) for your life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accept, Expect, Endure, Embrace

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 11, 2015

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To walk in joy with must do four things. Accept where we are at in life. Expect a better life ahead. Endure hardships. Embrace our circumstances.

Yesterday marked two anniversaries. Debbie and I have been married for 34 years. And I have been your pastor for 5 years. About one half of you were attending when Chris was pastor. The first month I became senior pastor, we had a role of 32 people with $3457 in the bank. Most of those were Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Hebrews 4:3, Daniel 3:17-18, Colossians 1:11, James 1:2-4, Psalm 55:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2006

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This is an updated version of an earlier sermon dealing with the reality that things in life do not turn out in the way we expect them to even for God’s People.

It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Matthew 11:1-11:11 It’s Not What I Expected! 7/2/06 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 As a kid, did you ever want something from Christmas so badly that if you got it, you swore you’d never ask for anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1, Matthew 11:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

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This sermon deals with things not turning out in life as we had expected them to do by looking at John The Baptist.

It’s Not What I Expected! 5/30/99 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 Have you ever ordered something from a magazine or off TV and you thought, “boy it would be great to have one of those.” The price was right, so you sent off for it and when you opened the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11, Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Did You Expect?"

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011

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The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responsibility-What God Expects

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

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God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.

Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Love) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

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Christ expects us to be filled with love for Himself and others.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Christ expects His church to be full of LOVE for HIMSELF and OTHERS. “Love” (agape) is selfless love. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Expectant Living - The King Is Coming"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 24, 2013

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Key Point: When Christians look back to the Cross and remember what Jesus did on the Cross to accomplish eternal salvation for those who believe and then look forward to His return (The Second Coming) it gives us the ability by the power of the Holy Spir

Cornerstone Church February 24, 2013 “Expectant Living – The King is Coming” Titus 2:11-14 “There is a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012

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I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit in their lives, live so far

The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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